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    “Mmm, it’s good—sweet and crisp.”


    As she munched, Brian reclined on the hospital bed, silently waiting.


    Ten minutester, his patience was wearing thin.


    “Are you done yet?”


    Natalia casually crossed her legs.


    “Yeah. Oh, by the way, I ran into Rachel today. Totally unexpected, she…”


    She trailed off abruptly.


    Brian’s brow furrowed.


    “What is it?”


    “Oh, must be the dry weather. My throat suddenly hurts—I don’t think I can talk anymore. If only I had something to soothe it.”


    Natalia sighed dramatically, her voice barely above a whisper.


    “Fine.”


    Brian didn’t hesitate.


    “Ronald, bring some water.”


    At that, Natalia coughed pointedly.


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    “Water won’t help. It’s too in. I need something sweet.”


    Brian didn’t argue.


    “Get soda.”


    Ronald promptly returned with a bottle.


    Natalia perked up, but after a few sips, she wrinkled her nose.


    “Ugh, too sweet. I’m watching my calories.”


    Brian barely hesitated this time.


    “Ronald, coffee.”


    Before long, an assortment of coffee vors arrived.


    Natalia beamed, scooping them up and marching straight to the nurse’s station, handing them out one by one.


    Hearing the chorus of thanks filled her with satisfaction.


    Meanwhile, Brian and Ronald stood there, utterly speechless.


    “Rachel said she’s heading home to cook. She even picked out a few of my favorite dishes and promised to bring them over herself. She also mentioned…”


    Brian sat up straighter.


    “Mentioned what?”


    Natalia smirked and abruptly fell silent.


    Brian exhaled sharply.


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